A simple, lightweight distribution
You've reached the website for Arch BSD, a lightweight and flexible BSD® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.
Currently we have official packages optimized for the i686 and x86-64 architectures. We complement our official package sets with a community-operated package repository that grows in size and quality each and every day.
Our strong community is diverse and helpful, and we pride ourselves on the range of skillsets and uses for Arch that stem from it. Please check out our forums. to get your feet wet. Also glance through our wiki if you want to learn more about Arch.
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Help Keep The Project Alive
2013-03-05
If you like this project and would like it to stay alive, then we would really appreciate any small donations you can offer to help cover server costs.
At the minute the servers are paid for by me, however I can't always keep this up, so that is why I ask for help in small donations.
I know this project is still new, and I, as many would like to not see it in an early grave.
You can donate what little you like here: Donations
Many thanks to all those that help.
ISO Now Available for Testers
2013-02-22
The ISO is now available for testing, which can be found at ftp; Only x86_64 is available at this moment.
ZFS Install Guide
UFS Install Guide
While everything is still in infancy you should be able to install and get X up and running.
All of the core packages are compiled with clang 3.1 and have been signed, as for extra packages these currently aren't signed yet so must have:
SigLevel = Never
in
/usr/local/etc/pacman.conf
This is already set on the iso, however, the pacman package ships the config with this set to require package ...
TODO List
2013-01-31
Added a TODO list of things currently needing to be done. You can find them Here
If you wish to help in any of the tasks listed, feel free to send me a message.
Site Is Still Under Construction
2013-01-24
I have been notified of a few issues that currently aren't working on the website which I am fully aware of. I wasn't expecting any publicity until I had finished, how ever, this can't be avoided by now. Yes, the website is incomplete and not setup cleanly yet, the code hasn't fully been changed to reflect the changes yet. I only setup the website yesterday, so please be patient, and I will get there in due time. I am still busy setting up the website, and as soon as I am done, I will provide the ...
ArchBSD
2013-01-21
Well, I've finally took the steps for getting the website up and running, though while somethings aren't currently setup and working; I am working to the best of my capabilities to get everything working smoothly.
It has took some time, but with a test ISO ready, and the website functional ( Kinda :p ), things should be ready for testers soon.
Recent Updates (more)
| linux-jpeg 2.18.3-1 | any |
| linux-xorglibs 2.18.3-1 | any |
| linux-fontconfig 2.8.0-1 | any |
| linux-base 1.0-1 | any |
| linux-png 1.2.40-1 | any |
| linux-atk 2.18.3-1 | any |
| linux-expat 2.0.1-1 | any |
| lxpanel 0.5.10-2 | x86_64 |
| transmission 2.77-2 | x86_64 |
| wxgtk 2.8.12.1-4 | x86_64 |
| gconf 3.2.6-1 | x86_64 |
| nettle 2.6-1 | x86_64 |
| readline 6.2.004-1 | x86_64 |
| gstreamer0.10 0.10.36-2 | x86_64 |
| jade 1.2.1-8 | x86_64 |